stinkbait85
Seaman
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2010
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whats up folks? i have an idea in my head and i'm not sure how to do it. i want to put a jet ski motor(a powerful one) in a 2072 sea ark. however i have a few questions
what motor should i use considering the fully loaded weight of this boat will be close to the 1700 to 1900 pound range?
how do i keep the intake from sucking up debris when moving slowly in shallow water(less than 2 feet)?
how will i rig up the steering(i wanna use a center console)
is there a motor with reverse?
my reason for wanting to do this is because i do alot of fishing in shallow rivers here in southside va and doing so i go through several props on my outboard every year. and the cost of an jet drive outboard is too rich for my blood. i feel like i could find a ski with a busted hull or a blown engine and rebuild it cheaper and install it and rig it cheaper than the cost of a newer outboard. i also feel like with a jet sticking out the transom will also allow me to run shallower water than with a jet drive outboard. any advice is greatly appreciated
what motor should i use considering the fully loaded weight of this boat will be close to the 1700 to 1900 pound range?
how do i keep the intake from sucking up debris when moving slowly in shallow water(less than 2 feet)?
how will i rig up the steering(i wanna use a center console)
is there a motor with reverse?
my reason for wanting to do this is because i do alot of fishing in shallow rivers here in southside va and doing so i go through several props on my outboard every year. and the cost of an jet drive outboard is too rich for my blood. i feel like i could find a ski with a busted hull or a blown engine and rebuild it cheaper and install it and rig it cheaper than the cost of a newer outboard. i also feel like with a jet sticking out the transom will also allow me to run shallower water than with a jet drive outboard. any advice is greatly appreciated
